Strategic Planning

How can you develop vision?

October 22, 2010

During the last few months I have been assisting a local business develop their strategic plan. It has been a very rewarding exercise and it has driven me to stay sharp and knowledgeable. I have been walking them through Verne Harnish’s book “Mastering The Rockefeller Habits” and Vern’s one page strategic plan which I have [...]

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7 Steps To Charting Your Course

April 28, 2010

Give time.  Determine your primary focus. Understand where you are now before trying to develop a strategy. Prioritize your needs and goals by asking yourself the right questions. Write goals that are realistic, measurable and convicting. Identify possible obstacles.  Have an open system approach to your planning. Budget your cost and time by scheduling everything you [...]

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Strategic Planning

January 27, 2010

Over the last number of years I have had the privilege of facilitating annual strategic planning sessions for the Quick Group of Companies.  The very first plan was in 2004 and was a complete disaster.  I used a variety of books for my research and formed a team and called a meeting.  I flew through [...]

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